Prizes

Over $15,000 in prize money to compete for!

The heart of Billy’s Belly is a Bluegrass music competition.

With over $15,000 in total prize money and 40+ different prizes to win in 14 categories , there is something for everybody.  The top Bluegrass band prize is $6000.00, 2nd place gets $3000.00, and third gets $1000.

Please review the Info page for specific contest rules and guidelines.

There are tons of other prizes to be won!

Here are some of the categories that musicians can compete in:

Bluegrass Band

  • 1st Place – $6000
  • 2nd Place – $3000
  • 3rd Place $1000

Male Voice

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Female Voice

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Guitar

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Banjo

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Bass

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Fiddle

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Mandolin

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Dobro

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Dulcimer

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50
Harmonica
  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Hammer Dulcimer

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

Other Instrument

  • 1st Place – $200
  • 2nd Place – $100
  • 3rd Place – $50

i.e. Washboard, Saw, or Other Handmade or Found Instruments

**NEW**  Best Songwriting

  • 1st Place – $300
  • 2nd Place – $200
  • 3rd Place – $100

Competition Rules:

*Please note that the competition is only open to amateur and semi-professional musicians

  1. Acoustical instruments only, yes that means bass also.
  2. Contestants will be registered on a first come first serve basis.  There are limited slots, once filled, and registration will be closed.
  3. Each performer and or band will be judged by a panel of three judges.
  4. Moneys will be awarded at the close of competition on the same night.
  5. If you must leave before competition is completed and you have played your required set/sets, we will mail you your prize money.
  6. A band consists of 3 or more.
  7. Performers cannot play in other bands or groups, during the competition and once registered single performers cannot join with others. In other words “Dance with the one who brought Ya”.
  8. Each band (3 or more persons) will have a single set consisting of 15-20 minutes (depending on number of entrants 15 minutes Minimum and 20 minuets Maximum)
  9. When competing in different categories i.e. Guitar, Banjo Vocal etc. Please announce to the judges before start of song what instrument you are competing in i.e. “Best guitar” or the judges will choose the song to judge you on.
  10. All single performers will have 5-7 minutes each.
  11. All Double performers will have 10 -12 minutes each.
  12. Points will be deducted for profanity
  13. Points will be deducted for running over your time limit.
  14. Any performer that is too intoxicated to perform will be disqualified.
  15. Registrations will be accepted on day of festival providing there are still slots open, and again it will be first come first serve.
  16. Have fun, learn new tricks and don’t feed the Gruffalo.
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